Calex is pleased to announce a number of new Ford Technical Trainer vacancies based at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry delivering training for The Ford Apprenticeship Programme. Based at the state of the art training facility in Daventry, the successful candidates will work with the programme manager and lead trainer to coordinate and deliver Light Vehicle Service Maintenance Technician apprenticeship programmes linked to the Ford Technician Accreditation pathways and High Voltage/ Hydrogen journey. Successful candidate will be required to deliver a curriculum of training, assist with course design and development and also monitor apprentice progression and provide reports to sponsoring employers.
We are aware some candidates will want to join the world of technical training from the retailer network. We are able to offer a very comprehensive training programme to take candidates through teacher training, assessment and also the manufacturer technician accreditation programmes to ensure that they are well skilled in training delivery by the end of probation.
Working as part of a new team, and reporting into the Programme Manager, the Technical Trainers will be responsible for the delivery and development of high-quality learning programmes, ensuring that learners remain on track to achieve their respective qualifications and technician accreditation along with maintaining a safe healthy and conducive to learning environment. Full Ford product training will be provided and you will complete your own Ford Accreditation pathway.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
The Apprenticeship Programme is delivered from the state-of-the-art Henry Ford Academy in Daventry on behalf of the Ford UK network of Retailers. The training facility is equipped with all the latest equipment and vehicles to provide a real world environment for apprenticeship training development. The programme delivers not only the core curriculum of the apprenticeship standards but also the technician accreditation pathway and high voltage vehicle journey so that all apprentices are equipped to work on the whole range of vehicles safely and competently.
The core responsibility of the programme is to deliver high quality training to enable Apprentices to achieve their career aspirations and appropriate brand accreditation and professional skills, behaviours, and competencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality, engaging and effective Apprentice learning to the very highest standards within the manufacturer and apprenticeship standards.
- Work alongside other trainers and key team members to deliver curriculum courses and other manufacturer specific modules through face to face and virtual environments
- Deploy and facilitate engaging training in-line with Trainer Accreditation methodology and latest technology
- Maintain quality, standardisation and application of training delivery to ensure that it meets the needs of the Apprentice Programme objectives
- Conduct delegate assessments and other ‘Off the Job’ competency assessments
- Prepare the academy based and virtual based learning environment and resources (including setting up the workshop vehicles with training faults)
- Track, manage and coach apprentices to progress using our learner management tracking platform, including monitoring of pre-requisite learning through our Learner Management Systems
- Assist with development of new training material to create highly engaging training sessions meeting the needs of the apprenticeship standard. The role includes delivery of training across level 2 and 3 qualifications – combining attended and virtual classroom formats
- Embed functional skills in key subject areas in line with programme requirements
- Produce off the job training reports for employers and managers
- Identify learners that require additional support, or who require stretch – work with team, and other organisations as appropriate to facilitate this need
- Assist in delivering quality induction sessions to all new technical apprentices joining the programme
- Ensure that personal development is maintained and attend relevant updates sessions as instructed, and required by the role
- Use all resources in an approved, safe and efficient manner
- Work to timely and overall EPA completion targets with your apprentice case load
- Promote a positive culture and promote the brand in everything that you do
- Ensure all of the training adheres to Health and Safety standards, Safeguarding and Prevent
- Act as an ambassador for the Apprenticeship Programme, proactively demonstrating good practice and the brand values
Person Specification
- Qualified Technician at Level 3 (EHV certification desirable)
- Teaching qualification/experience (PTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, TAP, Cert Ed or NVQ equivalent qualification desirable)
- Full Driving License
- Relevant Health & Safety Qualification (desirable)
- First Aid at Work Qualification (desirable)
- Safeguarding, Prevent and Equality & Diversity training (desirable)
- Recent manufacturer workshop experience (desirable)
- Strong awareness of new technical innovation
- Be competent in using MS software packages
- Experience and knowledge of apprenticeship programmes
- Personal Qualities
- Strong ‘Customer First’ ethic
- Passion for training and development of others
- Motivated by their own professional development
- Excellent team player
- Self-motivated
Salary & Benefits: Up to £38,000 dependant on experience, Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice).
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Place of Work: Ford Academy Daventry
Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.
Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Daventry NN11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
